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WWE Founder Vince McMahon Steps Down Amidst Sex Trafficking Accusations—Examining Past Allegations

TOPLINE: Vince McMahon, the founder of WWE wrestling and CEO of the TKO group, stepped down on Friday amid allegations of sexual trafficking and abuse by a former employee, which he vehemently denies. These accusations compound previous claims of sexual misconduct against the wrestling mogul.   TIMELINE: January 2024: Former WWE employee Janel Grant filed […]

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Trump intensifies criticism of border deal following Biden’s commitment to robust reforms

TOPLINE: Former President Donald Trump continued his assault on a bipartisan border deal endorsed by President Biden, emphatically stating on Truth Social Saturday that “A BAD BORDER DEAL IS FAR WORSE THAN NO BORDER DEAL.” Lawmakers are urgently navigating the complexities of a high-stakes agreement on the southern border, which has emerged as a prominent

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Leader of UN Agency Condemns Drastic Funding Reductions Following Accusations of Staff Involvement in Hamas’ Assault on Israel

UNRWA Funding Crisis Escalates Amidst Allegations of Staff Involvement in Hamas Attack   Key Developments: The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), responsible for providing humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees, strongly criticized the decision by several countries to withdraw funding. This move comes after Israel alleged that some UNRWA staffers participated

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Steve Volk, a renowned dealmaker who provided counsel to corporate titans, has passed away.

Stephen Volk, the epitome of a dealmaker and former vice chairman of Citigroup, renowned for his counsel to multiple generations of corporate leaders, passed away on Saturday at the age of 87. Volk had been battling urothelial cancer, as disclosed by his wife, Diane Volk.   His illustrious career on Wall Street spanned six decades.

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Regional banks faced another challenging quarter.

While the 2023 banking crisis has come to a close, the road ahead looks uncertain for several regional and community lenders.   Profits took a steep dive at regional banks during the fourth quarter, a trend observed even among the larger institutions, which have historically outperformed their smaller counterparts. KeyCorp witnessed a staggering 90% decrease

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Jamie Dimon Implements Changes in JPMorgan’s Leadership Structure Again

The executive reshuffling led by Jamie Dimon has resumed at JPMorgan Chase.   On Thursday, several key lieutenants were reassigned to new roles, prompting speculation about the succession plan for the renowned chief executive, although his departure isn’t expected in the near future.   Daniel Pinto, Dimon’s close ally serving as president and chief operating

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The S&P 500 surged to new record highs primarily driven by a single sector.

The S&P 500 has surged to record levels, marking its first ascent to such heights in two years. However, among the index’s 11 sectors, only information technology shares this achievement.   Featuring prominent names like Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia, the technology sector is capitalizing on the fervor surrounding artificial intelligence, propelling the broader market to

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Apple to Sell Watches Without Oxygen Feature After Legal Setback

Apple Inc. is set to release versions of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches in the United States without the blood oxygen feature, following a legal setback in its patent dispute with Masimo Corp.   The announcement came on Wednesday, with Apple confirming that the modified models will be available for purchase starting Thursday

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Italy’s Jannik Sinner brings an end to Djokovic’s unbeaten streak at the Australian Open.

HEADLINE Italian Tennis Sensation Jannik Sinner Ends Djokovic’s Australian Open Reign in Semifinal Triumph KEY POINTS In a stunning upset at the Australian Open semifinal in Melbourne on Friday, Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner claimed victory over defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic. Sinner, ranked fourth globally at 22 years old, disrupted Djokovic’s dominance

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Former Israeli National Security Officials Advocate Removal of Netanyahu

(GW.C.) In a letter to Israel’s president and speaker of parliament, over forty senior former Israeli national security officials, renowned scientists, and well-known businessmen demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be removed from office for what they claim is a “existential” threat to the nation. Three Nobel Prize winners, two former Israel Defense Forces

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